Job Title: Production Manager
Location: South West
Salary: £35-40k+benefits

The Company
. My client is a leading manufacturer of chilled food products who supply to the majority of major retailers in UK. They are a progressive business and are committed to providing their employees with a challenging but fun working environment, with a good recognition and reward systems for achievement.
. Following a period of sustained growth the business needs an experienced Production Manager with who will be able to hit the ground running and add to the already outstanding production team
. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading manufacturer within their industry with ample opportunity to develop both on site and within the group

Essential
.You will possess excellent organisational skills, be a good communicator and able to work well under pressure
. You will be an experienced Production Manager and have relevant experience working in a chilled food environment
.You will be conscientious, able to use own initiative and be a decision maker
.You will need an understanding of HR Practices and have a sound knowledge and experience of people management and development
. You will be flexible to suit the business needs and easily able to commute from the surrounding area
.You will have experience with implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
. You will not be considered if you do not have a background in the food industry

Preferred
. Degree educated or equivalent
. Chilled produce experience
. Excellent management skills
. Lean Manufacturing experience

The role
. Reporting to the Operations Director
. As the Production Manager you will be responsible for 70 employees, ensuring factory productivity is kept at the highest level
. You will help keep the site operating at 100% efficiency and work toward reducing all downtime
. You will support all production projects, assisting in implementing best practise and continuous improvement across the site